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waive vs wave
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| waiveverb/weɪv/ | Meaning to choose not to enforce a rule, fee or right that normally applies | Goes with waive a fee | Example The bank agreed to waive the monthly fee for new customers. |
| wavenoun/weɪv/ | Meaning A line of water on the sea that rises and moves toward the land. | Goes with — | Example The waves were so high that nobody dared to swim at the beach. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Management was willing to the penalty.